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GJ56 NTV

2006 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

192,378 mi
Last recorded192,378 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW X387,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 NTV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 192,378 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 167,807 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn Advise replace (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 147,012 miles

Front Head brake lever long travel

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 136,016 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 130,687 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 127,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Jun 2021 127,965 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 120,449 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer rear ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 120,449 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer rear ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 113,493 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 106,921 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 105,168 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine & sill covers fitted

front brake pads wearing low

front tyres starting to wear on edges

n/s/r side light not working

rear tyres worn low on the inner edges

Pass 12 Sep 2016 98,828 miles

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2015 92,360 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 86,710 miles

Both front tyre starting to perish

Pass 16 Sep 2013 82,601 miles

cuts in on o/s/r and n/s/f tyre treads

Fail 16 Sep 2013 82,601 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cuts in on o/s/r and n/s/f tyre treads

Pass 4 May 2012 74,495 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 74,495 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 68,043 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 53,936 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 42,186 miles

exhaust emission output to low to be measured

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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GJ56 NTV is a 2006 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2006 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 87,989 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ56 NTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 20 years old, this BMW X3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GJ56 NTV registered?

GJ56 NTV is a 2006 BMW X3, first registered on 6 September 2006.

Is GJ56 NTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ56 NTV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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